Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, individual student planning, mediation, social emotional learning and guidance to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Hi, I’m
Jennifer Benton
School Counselor
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Keller Independent School District
School Counselor
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Developed At-Risk lists to identify students who are in need.
- Developed, planned, and implemented various school programs: anti-drug, career day, honor guard, food for the soul, and angel tree program.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
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FOUR SEASONS
Server
03.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with all customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
THREE CREEKS BREWING
Server
09.2016 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with all customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
SISTERS MEAT AND SMOKEHOUSE
CASHIER/Food Preparation Worker
08.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
BLACK BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Counselor, Special Education Teacher
08.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Frisco Independent School District
School Counselor
07.2006 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Coordinated testing of STAAR, ITBS, and CogAT; CBE and kindergarten acceleration.
- Facilitated 504 program.
- Safe Schools Coordinator: Implemented Olweus Anti-Bullying Program.
- Developed Title One and At-Risk lists to identify students who are in need.
- Counsel and provide guidance for individual and small groups for grades K-fifth in various topics.
- Developed, planned and implemented various school programs: anti-drug and college exposure.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Whole Child Committee Coordinator ensuring the health and wellness of all students.
ALPHABEST
Academic Tutor
08.2010 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Tutored struggling students.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
PRESTONWOOD HILLS
Leasing Specialist
01.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Performed all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals.
- Showed apartments to potential tenants and answered questions regarding community.
- Answered phone calls and emails and responded to questions from prospects quickly and effectively.
- Pleasantly greeted visitors to office, asked questions and offered assistance.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
Richardson Independent School District
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, CLASSROOM TEACHER
08.2000 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Instructed groups of up to 25 students and provided individual support.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Terrell Independent School District
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
08.1998 - 06.2000
Job overview
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Facilitated ARD committee meetings and assisted classroom teacher in achieving IEP goals.
Education
Amberton UniversityGarland, TX
Master of Arts from Professional Counseling
05.2010
University Overview
Amberton UniversityGarland, TX
Master of Arts from School Counseling
05.2006
University Overview
Stephen F. Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism/Advertising Minor in Business
05.1994
University Overview
Skills
- Counsel Individuals
- Student Rapport-Building
- Conflict Management Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Active Listening
- Small Groups
- Self-Esteem Building
- Empathy Development
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Grades (PK-KG)
- Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8)
- School Counselor Grades (EC-12)
- Generic Special Education Grades (PK-12)
- Certified School Counselor CSC
- Certified Tribes TLC Trainer
References
References
- Pam Andrews- Counseling Coordinator
- Kay Johnson- Sisters Meat and Smokehouse CEO
- Jena Salomon- Corbell Elementary Principal
- Michael Savage- Retired School Principal
- Ann Thurston Henkels-Certified Academic Language Therapist
- Regina Simmons- Kindergarten Teacher
Timeline
School Counselor
Keller Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Server
FOUR SEASONS
03.2020 - 07.2021
Server
THREE CREEKS BREWING
09.2016 - 09.2019
CASHIER/Food Preparation Worker
SISTERS MEAT AND SMOKEHOUSE
08.2016 - 08.2018
School Counselor, Special Education Teacher
BLACK BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2016 - 08.2018
Academic Tutor
ALPHABEST
08.2010 - 08.2014
School Counselor
Frisco Independent School District
07.2006 - 06.2016
Leasing Specialist
PRESTONWOOD HILLS
01.2005 - 01.2006
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, CLASSROOM TEACHER
Richardson Independent School District
08.2000 - 06.2005
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Terrell Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
Amberton University
Master of Arts from Professional Counseling
Amberton University
Master of Arts from School Counseling
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism/Advertising Minor in Business
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